Black Creek - The History of Branxton

BLACK CREEK was thought to have been occupied by the Wanaruah people prior to white settlement.  It was renamed Branxton in 1848 after a town in Northumberland, England, when the land was subdivided and sold. Branxton was part of William Bowen's Farmborough Estate.  By 1860 a small village was in existence with around 500 residents.  By this time a mechanical institute, a post office, a steam mill and four hotels were in operation.

A well known landmark in the area is Anvil Creek.  This view is taken from the New England Highway at East Branxton heading towards Singleton.

Anvil Creek (then)

Anvil Creek (now)